Brevard County Florida Chapter of Medical Assistants

07/04/2026

It was a great night honoring Mrs. Patty Rock! Thank you for showing us what it means to be professional medical assistants. Our lives are richer because we know you 💜
Special thanks to the committee: DeAnna Vanvlerah-Parton , Linda Shaw Vitzthum, Patti McKay, Kayla Fletcher, and Jeanette Tyler....also to our friend Christy PinkTink Pinup for the awesome balloon arch!

06/04/2026

It's today! See you there at 5 pm!

*******Head Count/Call for Photos!******

We'd like to get an idea of how many people may be coming through the Open House to celebrate Mrs. Patty Rock's retirement on Monday, April 6th, from 5pm-7:30 pm.

1. If you are planning to stop by, please respond in the comments.
2. If you have classmates who are not on this page but plan to attend, please put down the number of people in the comments.
3. If you have photos from your days as Mrs. Rock's student (especially if she is in them!) please send them to [email protected]

PLEASE share this post on your personal page!

19/03/2026

*******Head Count/Call for Photos!******

We'd like to get an idea of how many people may be coming through the Open House to celebrate Mrs. Patty Rock's retirement on Monday, April 6th, from 5pm-7:30 pm.

1. If you are planning to stop by, please respond in the comments.
2. If you have classmates who are not on this page but plan to attend, please put down the number of people in the comments.
3. If you have photos from your days as Mrs. Rock's student (especially if she is in them!) please send them to [email protected]

PLEASE share this post on your personal page!

14/03/2026

Share this with all your medical assistant friends in Brevard!

SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT (in SBAR form, since we are medical assistants):

Situation: Patty Rock, LPN and Program Manager of the Eastern Florida State College Medical Assisting Program, will be retiring this summer.

Background: Since 2000, Mrs. Rock has shaped the lives and careers of hundreds of medical assistants in Brevard County. Through high‑quality education and her example of professionalism, integrity, and compassion, she has set a standard that continues to influence the healthcare community.

Assessment: Mrs. Rock is highly deserving of a special celebration recognizing her decades of dedication and her impact on medical assistants across the county.

Recommendation: All former and current students, faculty members, clinic practice managers, and anyone who would like to wish her well in her retirement are invited to attend an OPEN HOUSE in her honor, hosted by some of her former students.

DATE: Monday, April 6, 2026
TIME: 5pm - 7:30 PM
PLACE: Holmes Regional Medical Center Auditorium - Melbourne, Florida.

MORE INFORMATION to come. Please share this date with anyone you feel would enjoy celebrating with us.

21/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT (in SBAR form, since we are medical assistants):

Situation: Patty Rock, LPN and Program Manager of the Eastern Florida State College Medical Assisting Program, will be retiring this summer.

Background: Since 2000, Mrs. Rock has shaped the lives and careers of hundreds of medical assistants in Brevard County. Through high‑quality education and her example of professionalism, integrity, and compassion, she has set a standard that continues to influence the healthcare community.

Assessment: Mrs. Rock is highly deserving of a special celebration recognizing her decades of dedication and her impact on medical assistants across the county.

Recommendation: All former and current students, faculty members, clinic practice managers, and anyone who would like to wish her well in her retirement are invited to attend an OPEN HOUSE in her honor, hosted by some of her former students.

DATE: Monday, April 6, 2026
TIME: 5pm - 7:30 PM
PLACE: Holmes Regional Medical Center Auditorium - Melbourne, Florida.

MORE INFORMATION to come. Please share this date with anyone you feel would enjoy celebrating with us.

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